WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy ‘Superfly’ Snuka has passed away. He was 73 years old.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson announced Snuka’s passing on Twitter earlier today (1/15):
Our family @TaminaSnuka asked me to share the sad news that her dad Jimmy Snuka has just passed away. Alofa atu i le aiga atoa. #RIPSuperfly
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) January 15, 2017
Snuka began his professional wrestling career in 1968. During his time with the WWE, according to Wikipedia, Snuka accomplished many feats, including being the first Wrestlemania opponent of The Undertaker. Snuka was elected into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996.
In December 2016, it was announced that Snuka was battling a terminal illness and only had six months to live. He is survived by his wife, Carol, and four children.
Rest in Peace, Superfly.
